Alienability
/ˌeɪ.li.əˈnæbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or capacity of property or rights to be transferred or alienated from one person to another.
The alienability of real estate is often restricted by law or contract.
- (n.) In legal contexts, the susceptibility of a right or interest to be sold, conveyed, or otherwise transferred.
Certain intellectual property rights may have limited alienability under licensing agreements.
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Commentary
Alienability commonly appears in property and contract law; drafters should specify if alienability is subject to statutory or contractual restrictions.
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